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RAFEE FOOD MART, INC.

5960 W ROOSEVELT RD, CHICAGO, IL 60644 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

RAFEE FOOD MART, INC. has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 28, 2014. The most recent inspection, on August 15, 2018, found no infractions.

1 of 5 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 8, 2018. For example: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on August 8, 2018. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on May 28, 2014. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 11 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 14, 2016. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 14, 2016. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

5 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE PROVIDED FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE DELI COOLERS, OPEN DISPLAY COOLER, AND MILK COOLER. OBSERVED TURKEY AT 48.7F, HAM AT 45.9F, CHEESE AT 51.3F, SAUSAGE AT 49.1F, HOT DOGS AT 57.9F, GROUND BEEF AT 54.1F, CHICKEN AT 47.7F, RAW BACON AT 45.3F, SOUR CREAM AT 51.8F, CREAM CHEESE AT 52.9F, EGGS AT 51.8F, AND MILK AT AT 51.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 55# OF FOOD WORTH $200. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  3. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE A DRAIN BOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF DELI COUNTER HAS OLD FOOD PARTICLES INSIDE COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WLL BASE AND CORNERS
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST PROVIDE COVING AT WALL BASE IN THE WASHROON IN REAR OF PREMISES AND REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE ROOM NEXT TO THE STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST ELEVATE STOCK 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
  4. Complaint Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON MILK REACH IN COOLER DOOR
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE UNDER 3- COMP SINK .
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED,DAMAGED & MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
  5. Complaint

    9 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 100 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ON SALES FLOOR BETWEEN DISPLAY UNITS,UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES AT CAT FOOD ,UNDER SUB FLOORING AT SERVICE COUNTER,ON LOWER SHELVES AT SERVICE COUNTER,IN REAR AREA BEHIND FURNANCE,IN REAR STORAGE ROOM BEHIND CLUTTER,ON STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT,NEXT TO STOVE ,IN BETWEEN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER(SHELVING UNITS,DISPLAY SHELVES)THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.A STRONG ODOR OF RODENT URINE.ALSO FRONT & REAR DOOR FRAME NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS & DOOR FRAME.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/27/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON MILK REACH IN COOLER DOOR.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,SOME DISPLAY UNITS,INTERIOR BASIN OF 3- COMP SINK,LOWER SHELVING UNIT OF MEAT DISPLAY UNIT,WINDOW SILLS,UNUSED ICE MACHINE,MICROWAVE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE UNDER 3- COMP SINK & DAMAGED FLOOR NEAR REAR DOOR.MUST REMOVE & KEEP DRY WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL IN TOILET ROOM,STAINED,DAMAGED & MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN TOILET TANK LID,MISSING VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT,PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM,PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM,PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.LEAKING VENTILATION UNIT IN BASEMENT.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS,PROBE FOR FOOD TEMPS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE.ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER & UNNECCESARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT PREMISES & BASEMENT(MATRESS,SHELVING UNIS,BAR STOOLS,ETC).

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